Night-Shift Gel Coater: Premium Marine Finishes

Rj Dougherty Associates Llc; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Everglades Boats in Edgewater, FL is seeking a skilled Gel Coater with marine manufacturing experience to join our overnight production team. This is a night shift role with Sunday to Wednesday, 4:00pm to 2:30am, focusing on high-gloss, premium marine finishes and meticulous cosmetic quality.

The ideal candidate has proven gel coat application expertise, can read build specs, operate spray equipment, and work independently while maintaining safety and 5S standards in a non-climate-controlled

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of gel coat application experience in marine manufacturing.
• Experience delivering high-quality cosmetic finishes in boat building.
• Solid knowledge of gel coat chemistry, catalyst ratios and cure times.
• Experience operating professional gel coat spray systems.
• Ability to read and follow detailed build specifications and instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds to premium cosmetic standards including inspection, cleaning and masking.
• Mix gel coat materials and pigments accurately per specifications.
• Apply gel coat using spray equipment to meet thickness and finish standards.
• Monitor environmental conditions for proper curing and surface integrity.
• Verify coating thickness and correct surface defects such as pinholes or fisheyes.
• Perform touch-ups to achieve Everglades premium finish.
• Maintain spray equipment and coordinate with laminators and quality control.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace aligned with 5S and PPE protocols.

Skills

Gel coat application

Attention to detail

Quality-focused

Independent work

Tools

Gel coat spray systems

Job description

Everglades Boats in Edgewater, FL is seeking a skilled Gel Coater with marine manufacturing experience to join our overnight production team. This is a night shift role with Sunday to Wednesday, 4:00pm to 2:30am, focusing on high-gloss, premium marine finishes and meticulous cosmetic quality.

The ideal candidate has proven gel coat application expertise, can read build specs, operate spray equipment, and work independently while maintaining safety and 5S standards in a non-climate-controlled